Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie said Saturday the team is not trying to trade Jason Thompson. Still, ESPN reported Monday that Thompson had been offered to Atlanta in a deal for point guard Jeff Teague. Thompson said the talk hasn't affected him. He has been the subject of speculation after falling on the depth chart to the point he's being used as a small forward and not his natural power forward spot. Sacramento Bee

Thompson is taking the talk in stride. "Until I hear it from Geoff, coach or guys who are reliable about the situation, it's just guessing or hearsay," he said. Thompson said he relies on Petrie or his agent, Leon Rose, to keep him abreast of the situation. Thompson said he has heard nothing from Petrie about possibly being dealt. Sacramento Bee